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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,640.54, 467,294.48 and 161,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,640.54, 467,294.48 and 161,729.88 is: 242,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,640.54 : 467,294.48 = 161,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,640.54/467,294.48 = 161,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,640.54x = 467,294.48 × 161,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,640.54x = 75,575,480,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,575,480,175.06/311,640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,508.50

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